Starting August 2025 join us every third Sunday at 2 PM for the MFA’s new Language Tour Series! Each month, a docent will guide you through the collection in a language other than English—offering a fresh, cultural lens on our galleries. Whether you're fluent, learning, or just curious, these tours are a fun and meaningful way to explore art together.
Languages currently include: Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German! Free with admission. Space is limited—register in advance to reserve your spot!
Can’t make it? Email tours@mfastpete.org to schedule a private group tour in your preferred language!
DECEMBER 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Russian-Speaking Tour with Natalie Velez featuring In Caravaggio’s Light
Join us for a Russian-speaking tour with Natalie Velez, featuring In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi! Experience the exhibition through a new lens as Natalie leads a guided tour in Russian, uncovering the drama, symbolism, and emotion behind Baroque masterpieces. Whether you’re fluent, practicing your Russian, or simply eager to see art from a fresh perspective, this tour offers a unique way to connect through language and culture.
JANUARY 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Spanish-Speaking Tour with Alice Dasenbrock
Join Alice Dasenbrock for a special Spanish-speaking tour at the MFA! With 30 years of experience teaching Spanish and a lifelong love of art, Alice brings her passion for language and culture to every tour. Explore the museum’s collection with her and discover the rich connections between art and the Spanish-speaking world in a welcoming and engaging way.
FEBRUARY 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Spanish-Speaking Tour with Richard Perea
Join Richard Perea for a Spanish-speaking tour at the MFA! With professional experience in Colombia and Mexico and a strong academic background in Public Affairs, Richard brings a unique global perspective to his tours. Discover the museum’s collection with him and enjoy thoughtful insights into art, culture, and history in Spanish.
MARCH 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Spanish-Speaking Tour with Nelson Lees featuring In Caravagggio's Light and the Baroque Continuum
As a multilingual international businessman with deep global experience and leadership, Nelson brings a unique perspective to exploring the museum’s collection. His passion for art as a universal language and his extensive background in cultural and international affairs make his tours an inspiring way to connect with art through Spanish while gaining insight into its power to transcend borders.
MAY 17, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Language Tour Series | German-Speaking Tour with Anita Birrer
A native German speaker with a deep appreciation for art and cultural history, Anita Birrer offers a warm and insightful way to experience the MFA’s collection through the German language. With her passion for storytelling and her thoughtful approach to connecting artworks across time and place, Anita’s tours provide an inviting space to explore art auf Deutsch while discovering new perspectives along the way.